Adam Y. Siegel and William E. Weiner – June 3, 2014 Employers in the construction industry throughout California must prepare for an increase in the number of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“Cal/OSHA”) inspectors who will check employers’ fall protection safety systems. The increase in inspections is a response to the events that occurred… Continue reading California Construction Industry Must Prepare for an Increase in Safety Inspections
District Court Seeks to Streamline Hurricane Sandy Insurance Cases Through Dismissals
Elements of a Bad Faith Cause of Action in Tennessee
Shane Smith – June 21, 2014 If you are a daily reader of our blog, you know that we discuss many of the latest developments in first party bad faith actions from jurisdictions across the nation. Today, I will discuss the requirements for asserting a successful claim for breach of the covenant of good faith… Continue reading Elements of a Bad Faith Cause of Action in Tennessee
Superseding the Implied Warranty of Good and Workmanlike Repair in Texas
Jason L. Cagle – June 6, 2014 In a case involving foundation repairs to a residence, the Texas Supreme Court addressed the question of whether the implied warranty for good and workmanlike repair of tangible goods or property can be disclaimed or superseded. The Court held that the implied warranty cannot be disclaimed, but it… Continue reading Superseding the Implied Warranty of Good and Workmanlike Repair in Texas